In 2023, Germany led European fossil energy refinery output at 1.0763 million gigawatthours, despite a 1.17% drop from the previous year. Italy and the Netherlands saw minimal growth, while France and Finland experienced significant declines. Notable growth was seen in Belgium and Bulgaria, contributing to stability amidst a general downward trend. Western European countries mainly saw declines, including the UK and France, with France experiencing one of the largest drops at 3.31%. Eastern countries like Romania and Bulgaria bucked this trend with positive variations, reflecting regional shifts in output dynamics.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of increased renewable energy adoption and EU policies aimed at reducing fossil fuel reliance, possibly leading to further declines in refinery outputs. Additionally, geopolitical factors and market demand fluctuations for fossil fuels could influence production levels significantly in the coming years.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Refinery Output by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,076,300 | 2023 | -1.01% | -1.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 856,260 | 2023 | +2.8% | +0.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 790,890 | 2023 | +3.84% | -0.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 747,190 | 2023 | +2.89% | +0.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 642,490 | 2023 | -2.1% | -1.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 558,010 | 2023 | +1.31% | -3.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 424,850 | 2023 | +5.96% | +1.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 367,180 | 2023 | +1.5% | -0.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 331,230 | 2023 | +1.53% | -0.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 244,570 | 2023 | +0.19% | -1.1% | View data |
